SPL Monitors

[hockeyboy]

I have had these speakers sitting unused in my garage for more than 15 years. They have moved with me 3 times and are physically a bit worse for wear. I originally paid around $1100 in 1986 at the tender age of 17 and working three months to pay them off. I was curious as to how they sound now so I unplugged one of my 15's to give it a run. I have to admit I was freakin amazed at how awesome it sounds. The picture only shows the right speaker with my 15 and one of my subs behind.

I think I was historically under powering these with an old Yamaha AVR if I remember correctly. Anyway, attached are some pictures. Please chime in if anyone knows anything about this brand. The plate says:

SPL Monitors SPL 4000
Frequency Response 25 Hz-22KHz +- 3dB
Efficiency 98dB
Max Power 150 Watts RMS
Min Power 20 Watts RMS
SPL T-1 Tweeter Ferro fluid high gauss
Virtual image dual active woofers
Port Tuning 33Hz

[hockeyboy]

By the way, the ding in the woofer doesn't seem to effect the sound quality in the slightest. My plan is to strip the speakers and refinish. Does anyone have ideas on how to fix the tear in the woofer ribbon?

[Face]

This person managed to get a kit for the 3000's. http://community.miragespeakers.com/forums/p/252/763.aspx

[ShinAce]

Reconing or refoaming is the best way to fix the surround.

At low volumes, you won't notice the tear a whole lot. It affects the lower frequencies the most and at higher volumes especially. Definitely something that will need to be fixed.

[hockeyboy]

I found a place to get a re-foam kit. This is going to be a small project for me. I think I will take a week vacation later this year and drink all week working on it..

[hockeyboy]

BTW now that I am thinking about it, does anyone have easy advice on refinishing these?